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Mayor Outlines Vision for Montego Bay’s Transition to a Sustainable City

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has underscored the need for public order and best practices to elevate the municipality into a sustainable city worthy of its status as Jamaica’s tourism capital. Speaking during a city hall meeting at...

Project Manager, Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.

Tangible Results from Community-Based Fisheries Project

Managing Director of Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second left), uses his phone to access the Internet, following the launch of Community Wi-Fi in Clifton in Portmore, St. Catherine on Friday (February 7). He is joined by (from left), community member, Rosemarie McNaughty; Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; and Councillor for Greater Portmore North, Gary Nicholson.

USF Community Wi-fi Launch in Clifton, Portmore (PHOTOS)

Chief Executive Officer for the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, delivers remarks during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Dalvey, St. Thomas, on Thursday (February 6).

Community Wi-Fi Service Launched in Dalvey, St. Thomas

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is greeted by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s strategic planning workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, on Thursday (February 6).

Local Gov’t Minister Underscores KSAMC’S Role

Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, addresses a ceremony for the official handover of equipment to the Ebony Park Academy by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. The event was held recently at the Academy, in Toll Gate, Clarendon.

12 months ago CommunityFisheriesSkills

Modern Fisheries Training Programme at Ebony Park Academy

The Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project has been a game changer in the training offered at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy. Under the World Bank-funded project, millions of dollars in support have been provided for the development of a modern fisheries programme at the Clarendon-based institution. Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, in...

Church of God in Jamaica Pastor and Christian Education Director, Reverend Darren McKoy, leads a sexual violence sensitisation session at the Seaforth High School in St. Thomas recently.

12 months ago CommunityGender Affairs

St. Thomas Boys Benefiting from Sexual Violence Intervention

Upper high-school boys across St. Thomas are responding positively to a sexual violence intervention being spearheaded by non-profit organisation Angelic Ladies Society. The programme, dubbed, ‘Echoes of Change: The Problem with the P’, has already reached six high schools in the Eastern parish and will continue throughout this week. It is being undertaken in collaboration with various government entities and...

Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis, addresses Tuesday’s (February 4) Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation & Safety Committee meeting at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River.

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation to Ramp Up Disaster Preparedness Activities

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is ramping up its disaster preparedness activities, aimed at strengthening the parish’s readiness and resilience to natural disasters. Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness, Ornella Lewis, said as part of this initiative, the Disaster Preparedness Committee will begin shelter re-inspection activities in February. This is to ensure that the designated emergency shelters are in top condition...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford (second left), receives a computer hard drive from Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second right), part of 20 desktop computers and two printers presented to the JFB on February 4 at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters. Also pictured are Deputy Commissioner, JFB, Kevin Haughton (left); and Financial Controller, USF, Andrew McRae.

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentTechnology

Jamaica Fire Brigade Gets Computers from USF

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated 20 desktop computers, and two printers to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), valued at more than $5.5 million. The items will be distributed to fire stations islandwide and will play a critical role in improving the agency’s service delivery. Addressing the official handover ceremony on Tuesday (January 4), at the JFB’s Kingston headquarters,...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left) and Project Social Transformation and Renewal (STAR) Sponsor and Co- Chair of the Project’s Oversight Board, Keith Duncan (second right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the partnership between both entities to conduct work in select communities to equip citizens with the requisite conflict resolution skills utilizing the Restorative Justice approach. Also participating in the activity are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane (left); and Community Services Manager, Project STAR, Sharise Staines- Appleby. The signing ceremony was held on Friday (February 1) at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road offices in Kingston.

1 year ago Community

MOU Signed Between Ministry Of Justice And Project Star

The Ministry of Justice and Project STAR on Friday (January 31) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will allow the two organisations to work together in select communities to equip citizens with the requisite conflict resolution skills utilising a restorative approach. Additionally, the Ministry will provide services from its Restorative Justice, Victim Services and Child Diversion programmes to the...

St. James Municipal Corporation Chairman and Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Special Meeting on February 6 to Discuss Montego Bay’s Administrative Framework

Two significant proposals intended to reshape Montego Bay’s managerial and governmental framework will be discussed during a St. James Municipal Corporation city hall meeting on Thursday, February 6. The event, slated for the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square beginning 5:00 p.m., aims to address matters regarding the official city limits as well as the implementation of new...

Newly appointed Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Omar Frith.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Omar Frith Appointed SDC Executive Director

Omar Frith has been appointed Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC). His appointment, effective January 28, follows the departure of Dr. Dwayne Vernon, who demitted office on January 27 after serving the SDC for more than two decades, including 13 years at the helm. Mr. Frith previously served as the SDC’s Deputy Executive Director for eight years, during...